Central New York

Premiere art museums, the home of America’s first literary success and the Baseball Hall of Fame are just a few of the things that await visitors to the Central Region. The region played an important role in the fight to end slavery in America, and has a military history dating back to the 18th century. Its rural heritage, connection with Native American culture and link to New York's canals are also on display for visitors. While touring historic sites, travelers can also visit Syracuse University and watch some of its nationally ranked sports teams or see what’s new at the State Fairgrounds.

The Salisbury Center Covered Bridge is the only covered bridge still standing in Herkimer County and is owned and maintained by the Town of Salisbury and carries traffic across Spruce Creek. Spruce... more

Home of the Saranac line of beers and soft drinks, as well as Utica Club Pilsner. Brewery tours are available, describing the rich history of one of the United States` premier craft brewers. With... more

The only remaining site with visible remnants of all three eras of Erie Canal development, Schoharie Crossing includes a two-mile long segment of the original Old "Clinton`s Ditch" Erie Canal, an Old... more

Originally built to be a movie palace, The Stanley opened on September 10, 1928 with 2,963 seats. In 1974 the Central New York Community Arts Council (a local nonprofit organization) acquired the... more

Baron von Steuben, whose valuable wartime services have been described as being second in importance only to those of George Washington, was known as the "Drillmaster of the American Revolution."... more

Two 18th century churches still stand side by side in the hamlet of Stone Arabia: The Dutch Reformed Church, a stone structure, erected in 1788, and Trinity Lutheran Church, constructed of wood,... more

This Oneida County Heritage Trail includes sites and structures significant to the abolitionist movement and/or the `underground railroad` that was present in the region prior to the Civil War.... more

This rare 18th century stone house recalls the area`s early European settlement and growth and was one of several local homes fortified against British attacks during the Revolutionary War. Operated... more

The Verona Beach Lighthouse was one of three Oneida Lake lighthouses built to aid navigation in conjunction with the opening of the Barge Canal in 1918. The Verona Beach Lighthouse Association has... more

After its previous home was severely damaged during Hurricane Irene, the museum has moved to a new headquarters in a nearby industrial building. The museum, which formed in 1981 and continues Walter... more